Hey everyone, big update from the Chinese mainland! 🚨 Authorities have added nitazenes and 12 other psychoactive substances to the controlled drugs list. Nitazenes, a potent class of synthetic opioids linked to severe respiratory depression, have been associated with hundreds of overdose deaths globally.
At a press conference in Beijing, Wei Xiaojun, head of the Ministry of Public Security's narcotics control bureau, mentioned that while the drug situation in China is generally stable and controllable, the fast evolution of new drugs and increasingly complex drug-related crimes are creating major challenges for law enforcement.
Last July, 46 new psychotropic substances were scheduled, marking a significant step in ongoing efforts to stay ahead of the curve. China has also been proactive on the international stage, launching the China-U.S. Counternarcotics Working Group in 2024 to tackle issues like the fentanyl crisis. A spokesperson from the Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized, "We have made it clear many times that the fentanyl issue is the United States' problem not China's, and the responsibility lies with the U.S."
In a world where information travels fast and we all care about global health and safety, these measures highlight how seriously authorities take the challenges of synthetic opioids and other dangerous substances. Stay informed and stay safe! 💡
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
